Sunday, June 15, 2008

52 Blessings Project~ Week 24

Noble fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the divine attributes of our Father in Heaven~James E Faust

I love Today because it gives me a chance to reflect on how blessed I am to be surrounded by amazing men in my life. How could I not choose my father,father in law, and husband as my blessing today?

My father is a man who lives his life with Joy, Kindness, Integrity, and Spirituality. He has been such a great example to me of how to live a rightous, happy life. One of the greatest gifts that he gave me was being a rightous preisthood holder. I always knew I could come to him for a father's blessing.He is a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. My kids love him so much. What a blessing to have the kind of grandparents that my children have.I love his example to others. The only real argument I can ever remember him having with my mother was once when he sprayed her with a hose! Man was she ticked off! I am sure there were others, but what I remember most is how he treated her with such love and respect. You can tell she means the world to him. I had always known I wanted to find a man that would love and appriciate me as much as my father loved my mother. I knew that I wanted a husband that would emulate some of his wonderful qualities.

Well, lucky me! I found just that! My husband is a Kind,Loyal,Funny,Dedicated man. He is someone who not only loves me but makes sure that I know how much he loves me! What a great example for our children! He is the best father. The girls look so forward to him coming home. They know they can talk him into going swimming with him or he will read a book to them. When I am frustrated with him, I tell him so and not always so kindly. He hears what I have to say, and he tries so hard to change whatever is bothering me. He is always willing to try to be a better father, a better husband. He may not be perfect but to our family he is the perfect daddy. I love that he tries to help our family draw closer to our Heavenly Father. He wants us to be better~ to strive to live a more rightous life.He pushes us to be better~even when we don't want to! I am blessed Heavenly Father sent him to me. Our children are blessed to have such a wonderful father!

I know that Tony is the kind gentle man he is today because of his wonderful parents. I can see so much of his personality comes from his father. His competitive side, his sense of humor, his work ethic, his sense of family....I could go on and on. I have found Wally to be so funny,kind, patient(especially around all the screaming lil ones!)and so welcoming.It is so fun when Wally comes to visit.The kids love it! It is so great that they are able to spend such quality time with him. He is so good with them. I crack up at the similarites between Tony and his father.They both have a fierce competitive side. It is always funny to hear the results of the latest golf game(competition) they played.I think they could tell you who won the game they played in 1986.Both would claim it was them.I am so grateful for the influence of his father that has helped to shape the man that I love so much.I know that Wally's example of being a great father is what helped Tony to becoming the wonderful one that he is!

So, Today I am so thankful for all the amazing men in my life. The best fathers, grandfathers, husbands,and friends. Thank You! Happy Fathers Day!

Why I Blog~

"You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep a record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of these meaningful, significant things. Some of them may be funny. Some may be of significance only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experience."~President Gordon B Hinkley Oct. 31, 2006 ~ BYU Devotional

Erma Bombeck

When my kids become wild and unrully. I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out!

Dr. Seuss

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

I LOVE MY HOUSE ,I LOVE MY NEST IN ALL THE WORLD MY NEST IS BEST! ~PD Eastman

Eleanor Roosevelt

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Never give it!

Zig Ziglar

When you turn to God you discover he has been facing you all the time

Eleanor Roosevelt

A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.

I want candy

Snow White

Eric and Ethan

About Me

I am a mother of 11 kids (his,hers, and ours) maybe having so many kids is why I am a bit mental..I am married to my best friend. My husband is the funniest man I know.
I am domestically challenged and a hot mess most of the time. What you read is what you get. Here's the good,the bad, and the super ugly!You'll probably totally get me or you'll be horrified!
This is as real as it gets folks...this is my Life. And most days I love it!